HOW TO TRY AND HAVE A LESS STRESSFUL WEEK

Let’s face it, we’re all busy and could use some tips on feeling less stressed. I’ve mentioned plenty of times how self-care is so important, and another way of taking care of yourself is by reducing the amount of stress you have to deal with. The key is pre-planning as much as possible over the weekend so that you can tackle the week ahead like a pro. I swear by the following five steps to be my best and most productive self every week.

Make A To-Do List

This tip is a pretty obvious one. The first step to take in planning a productive and stress-free week is making a to-do list. Prioritize your tasks from the most urgent to the least, and jot down the days you’ll be getting them done. Having a planner or a planning app on your phone, such as TickTick can help make this even easier.

Schedule Your Workouts

Planning your sweat sessions ahead of time can also help your week go by smoothly. Over the weekend, figure out if you can fit your weekly workouts in the mornings or evenings, so you’re not stressing over finding time to complete them. The exercises themselves will produce endorphins and relieve stress in their way.

Meal Prep

Another big part of your week to plan is your meals. Many people find that meal prepping on Sundays saves them a lot of time during the week. Instead of spending an hour or more in the kitchen every day, you’ll have more time to relax and indulge in some self-care.

Plan Your Outfits

If you know that you have an extra busy week ahead, pre-planning your outfits can make it go by smoother. Take some time the night before to pick out whatever you’d like to wear the next day. This way you won’t find yourself rushing in the morning before heading out the door, and can maybe squeeze in a few extra minutes of sleep.

Unplug

The truth is that we spend a lot of time on our phones and computers. From sitting at a desk all day to checking out social media feeds, to catching up on emails, we deserve some time away from screens. Take some time to focus on your thoughts and unplug from everything else. It may sound hard, but you’ll thank yourself later for putting your phone down.

Comments

I thought no meal prepping is one I need to do more! I feel so much better when I do and it helps me stay on track with healthy eating. I’ve to do better about that. Also I love walking in the evening but I don’t have time to. So, I tried doing it this morning and I got it in before everyone woke up. So I’ll try not to be so stubborn 😂😂 great post! Loved the easy tips.

I am loving this tips! I personally struggle with the workout part. Scheduling them is a bit tricky for me since I also work aside from doing the blog. But it is so important for our health and wellbeing! 🙂